Ep 4. Teen Tournament: Battle 3

In Chopped season 30 episode 4, titled "Teen Tournament: Battle 3," four teenage chefs face off in a culinary battle for a chance to move on to the next round of the tournament. The chefs are tasked with creating dishes using a basket of mystery ingredients, drawn from a pool of possible ingredients by each contestant.

The judges for this episode are Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, and Geoffrey Zakarian, and they have high expectations for the young chefs. The round begins with a 30-minute appetizer challenge, during which the chefs must create a dish using the mystery ingredients. The judges taste each dish and critique the flavor, creativity, and presentation before selecting one chef to be eliminated from the competition.

The remaining three contestants then move on to the entrée round, where they must create a dish using another basket of mystery ingredients. The chefs have 45 minutes to cook their dish, and the judges scrutinize their technique and execution. The stakes are high, as only two chefs will move on to the dessert round.

In the final challenge, the two remaining chefs must create a dessert using a basket of sweet ingredients. They have just 30 minutes to prepare their dish and impress the judges. The judges taste the desserts and make their final decision on who will be crowned the winner of this battle.

Throughout the competition, the chefs face unique challenges and must think on their feet to create dishes that meet the judges' standards. They draw upon their culinary knowledge and creativity to create innovative and delicious dishes, all while under pressure and with limited time. The episode is full of excitement, suspense, and impressive culinary feats.